We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.
Oscar RomeroRead
Aspire not to have more, but to be more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strive for personal growth and character development rather than material accumulation.
The quote from Oscar Romero emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and the cultivation of one's character as opposed to the pursuit of material wealth or possessions. It encourages individuals to focus on becoming better versions of themselves—more compassionate, understanding, and capable—rather than merely accumulating more in life.
Themes
AspirationSelf-ImprovementCharacterPersonal GrowthWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal development, one might say, 'As Oscar Romero once stated, aspire not to have more, but to be more.'
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